LSU abstains on SEC vote, raising concerns about future in conference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
LSU abstained from a recent SEC vote on penalties for adding professional players to college rosters, which happened on August 27, 2026. This abstention occurs in the context of numerous controversial decisions made by the university, including its recent coaching changes and large NIL spending. The SEC has traditionally maintained a united front among its member schools, making LSU's actions particularly notable. The implications of these moves may jeopardize LSU's standing in the conference if tensions escalate.
- •LSU's abstention was part of a 16-0 vote against professional player recruitment.
- •The recent decisions follow the firing of football coach Brian Kelly.
- •LSU's spending on NIL deals reportedly reached $17 million.
- •A former basketball coach, Will Wade, was rehired despite past controversies.
- •Governance issues have emerged as the governor of Louisiana becomes more involved.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — LSU is just begging to get kicked out of the SEC | Opinion
"LSU is defying SEC norms with controversial hires and voting abstentions, risking its future in the conference.
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